The 17th century saw a flourishing of art depicting the Virgin Mary, influenced by the Counter-Reformation, which placed Mary at the center of its theology. Composed by Baroque masters who excelled in expressing human emotions, The Virgin’s Teares expresses the joy, anger, doubt, and despair experienced by Mary. One of the most beautiful and captivating examples of these highly contrasting compositions is Merula's Canzonetta, a lullaby based on a two-note ostinato, which represents the rocking of the child, while the Virgin, foreseeing the throes of the Passion, laments on her child’s fate.

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**Event: 100 Vivaldi Happy Hour**

**Date & Time:** Mar. 08 avr. 25, 19h00  
**Duration:** Approximately 1 hour  
**Location:** Liège, Salle Philharmonique  
**Price:** €13. Free if your birthday falls on the day of the Happy Hour  
**Tickets:** Available for reservation  

**Description:**  
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and expressive world of Vivaldi at the Salle Philharmonique in Liège. This special Happy Hour event shines a spotlight on the sun-drenched melodies of Italy, the dynamic and thunderous string concertos, and the extraordinary expressiveness of sung arias, sometimes reaching the heights of fervor. Belgian soprano Céline Scheen, known for her contribution to the soundtrack of the film "Le Roi danse" by Gérard Corbiau, brings her expertise in early music to the stage, collaborating with the musicians of the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège (OPRL). This event promises an unforgettable evening dedicated to the works of the red-haired priest from Venice, Antonio Vivaldi.

**Program Highlights:**  
- VIVALDI: Il Giustino, air "Vedrò con mio diletto"
- Motet "In furore iustissima irae" RV 626
- The Four Seasons, "Autumn"
- Sonata No. 12 "La Follia"

**Performers:**  
- Céline Scheen, Soprano
- George Tudorache, Violin
- Hrayr Karapetyan, Violin
- Ian Psegodschi, Viola
- Ralph Szigeti, Viola
- Paul Stavridis, Cello
- Fabien Moulaert, Harpsichord

**Support and Collaboration:**  
This event is supported by the Friends of the Orchestra and in collaboration with the asbl HOP.

**Practical Information:**  
For those attending the concert at the Salle Philharmonique, the venue is located at Boulevard Piercot, 25-27, B - 4000 Liège, Belgium. Ticket reservations can be made online, at the OPRL ticket office, or by phone, with various booking and payment options available.

Join us for a captivating evening of Vivaldi's masterpieces, brought to life by the talented Céline Scheen and the OPRL musicians. Reserve your tickets now for an enchanting musical journey.

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